The iPad may have rid itself of buttons and tactile controls for a reason, but that doesn't mean people don't want a touch of the past with something like the Joystick-It. This arcade-style aluminum stick specifically made for the iPad will have you back in the 90s in no time.
If you're looking for a more updated version, you can always try the Fling iPad Joystick, but the Joystick-It has that retro vibe that is hard to beat.
Brought to you by ThinkGeek, the Joystick-It suctions on and uses conductive foam to work.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Retro Gaming Accessories
- There is an opportunity for more retro gaming accessories to be developed for the modern, touch-screen technology like the Joystick-It and Fling iPad Joystick.
- Tactile Interface
- As touch-screen devices become more popular, there is an opportunity to create products that provide a more tactile interface, such as the Joystick-It.
- Nostalgia Marketing
- Products like the Joystick-It tap into nostalgia marketing which can be successful in promoting new technology products.
Where This Applies
- Gaming Accessories
- The gaming industry can benefit from creating more accessories that provide haptic feedback for modern, touch-screen devices.
- Mobile Devices
- Mobile device manufacturers could see a benefit in developing more accessories that provide haptic feedback like the Joystick-It and Fling iPad Joystick.
- Marketing
- Nostalgia marketing can be applied to many industries and products, as seen with the success of the Joystick-It in promoting new technology products.
